Category: DIY
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6 DIY Home Upgrades for 2026 That Are Actually Affordable ($100 or Less!)
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after more than five years of home ownership, it’s that home improvements almost always cost more than you expect. Even when you plan carefully, tackle some of the work yourself, or choose the “budget-friendly” option, projects have a way of creeping well beyond their original price tag. The truth…
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DIY Roadside Stand From an Old Media Cabinet
No construction plans needed, this DIY wasn’t just simple, it was affordable, too (like, under $100!). Is your Pinterest feed overflowing with charming roadside farm stands? Same here. After months of admiring them from behind a screen, I finally decided to create a DIY roadside stand of my own to sell baked goods and cut…
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The Best “Granny Hobbies” I’ve Actually Tried (and Loved)
As a lover of all things crafting, handiwork, gardening, and baking; the fact that “granny hobbies” are trending is unbelievably exciting to me. I even wrote an article on the topic recently for Better Homes & Gardens, which was a blast to dive into. I’ve always loved being creative and making things with my hands.…
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8 Tips for Shopping on Facebook Marketplace and Scoring Big
These simple tips will help you score deals like a pro. I love shopping for deals on Facebook marketplace. It’s like online thrifting, and it can be just as rewarding as in-person thrifting. However, if you’ve ever had a bad experience shopping on the platform, you know it’s not always sunshine and rainbows. From overpriced…
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I Tried the Viral Color-Drenching Trend, Here Are My Honest Thoughts
Safe to say, I love it. It’s been a few months since I completed my last DIY home upgrade, so naturally I got the itch to do another. This time, the play room was my target, and I decided it was the perfect space to try out the viral color drenching trend. This small room…
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Grout Paint Pen Results 1+ Year Later – Honest Review (With Photos)
If you’re on the fence about using a grout paint pen for your project, let this be your sign to do it. Over the summer of 2023 I tackled a much-needed facelift in our primary bathroom (aka, our only bathroom). Facelift is the key word here. While this bathroom really needs a full down-to-the-studs renovation,…
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Simple DIY Aged Vase Hack with 3 Ingredients
A hack so simple that my toddler helped do it! Do you have an old vase sitting around that needs an upgrade? This super simple DIY aged vase hack can give vases, planters, and even lamps new life. The best part? You only need a few simple ingredients to do it, including paint, baking soda,…
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Hallway Transformation with IKEA HEMNES Shoe Cabinet Hack
The perfect intermediate project for anyone looking to tackle their next DIY! This post has been a few years in the making and I’m so excited that I can finally share our finished hallway with you. This was a slow project with many long breaks, but I couldn’t be happier with the finished result. If…
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34 Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas the People on Your List Will Actually Like
I know because I’ve made them myself. I love giving and receiving homemade gifts. I also love crafting and being creative so DIYing my gifts is a natural fit. Giving a homemade Christmas gift can have a bad reputation for being the ‘cheap’ or ‘easy’ option, but personally I feel that it’s the opposite. Yes,…
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Easy DIY Self-Watering Moss Pole
If you are reading this article, chances are you have had some unfortunate experiences with moss poles in the past. I’ve been there. I tried to make moss poles work in my houseplants for a couple of years, always ending up with hopelessly dry and crispy moss. Eventually, I gave up and destined my vining…
